California 41st District
Linda Sánchez (D), drawn in from the 38th District, is running here. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Linda Sánchez
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 33 of 122 votes and bills.
Raised $1,898,188 since January 2025: 75% from PACs and other committees, 24% from people, 1% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Mitch Clemmons
Republican · plumbing contractor and small-business owner
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Clemmons, and what Clemmons has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on November 1. A grade needs 4.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Mitch Clemmons, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Clemmons, so the grade above comes from this list: what Clemmons has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Says he would cut unnecessary red tape so local employers can invest, hire and grow.
“Reduce unnecessary red tape and support conditions where local employers can invest, hire, and grow.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Cutting regulation is with liberty on free markets.
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Said tariff revenue could be used to balance the budget and pay down debt, backing the administration's broad tariffs.
“We could take these tariffs that we’re bringing in and utilize that in a way to not only have a balanced budget, but a budget where we’re saving money so we can start paying down our debt”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Backing broad tariffs as a revenue source is against liberty on free markets.
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Lists secure borders among the things his campaign would support, alongside law enforcement and public safety.
“Support law enforcement, first responders, secure borders, and policies focused on public safety.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is with liberty on borders.
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